YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank

Name: YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank
Address: Shop M4 9 Mid Level Southgate Complex, Southbank, AU-VIC, Australia, 3006
Telephone: 0481 997 779
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.1

4.1

269 Reviews

$41 to $100

Greek

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Serving traditional Greek street food, made with the freshest of produce and the highest quality of locally sourced ingredients. Let us indulge you in the vibrant atmosphere of Greece with the Melbourne edge assuring you our very best YASSAS experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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0481 997 779

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of operation
Wed–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 5:15 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0481 997 779
Website
https://www.yassas.com.au/southbank/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Shop M4 9 Mid Level Southgate Complex Southbank, AU-VIC 3006
Neighborhood
Southbank
Cross street
Southbank Promenade Opposite to Flinders Street Station
Parking details
Nearest Parking - Wilson Southgate Car Park (Langham Hotel)Eureka Car ParkCity Road street side car park
Public transit
Flinders Street Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
A$69.00 per person
Prepaid
May 2 - Sep 30, 2022
Join us for YASSAS Bottomless Brunch! Treat yourself to Greek Delicacies and 90 mins. of bottomless beverages * ** 15% Public Holiday surcharge is applicable. BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH MENU FOOD (Sharing Menu) Dips & pita, saganaki, chicken gyros from the spit, bifteki, pork skewers, village salad & chips Bottomless Beverages (90 Mins.) Gin & Tonic, House Wines, Beers The seating is strictly for 90 mins. WE FOLLOW RESPONSIBLE SERVING OF ALCOHOL RULES STRICTLY. AT ONE TIME, ONLY ONE ROUND WILL BE SERVED.

Chef's Sample PlateA$39.00
saganaki, dolmades, zucchini wedges, halloumi chips, loukaniko (vegetarian option available), dip, pita, marinated olives
Saganaki*A$15.00
Kefalograviera cheese, glaced figs
DolmadesA$15.00
vine leaves, herbs, rice & mint yoghurt
Marinated Olives*A$14.00
marinated olives, spicy feta dip & pita
Halloumi Chips*A$18.00
sweet chilli mayo
Zucchini Fritters*A$19.00
tzatziki
Spanakopita*A$14.00
spinach & feta pie
Stuffed Mushrooms*A$19.00
marinated portobello stuffed w' peppers & feta
Soutzoukakia*A$18.00
Greek style meatballs w' napoli sauce & feta
Pickled Octopus*A$22.00
octopus marinated and pickled w' herbs
Garlic & Chilli Mussels*A$24.00
sautéed w' chilli, garlic, onion, tomato, served w' sourdough (not gluten free) bread
Chargrilled Prawns*A$29.00
garlic, chilli, olive oil, lemon
Crispy / Grilled Calamari*A$21.00
lemon pepper, oregano

From the Grill

Lamb Cutlets
frenched lamb cutlets chargrilled w' grains salad
- 4 PcsA$37.00
Lamb & Beetroot SaladA$37.00
chargrilled lambfillet, roasted beetroot, parmesan, wild rocket, walnuts
Grilled / Crispy Calamari*A$31.00
Greek slaw, housemade tartare served w' chips
Chargrilled Swordfish*A$38.00
cauliflower purée, broccolini, corn salsa
Grass-Fed Ribeye*A$42.00
rosemary potatoes, beans, portobello mushroom sauce

Traditional Souvlaki

served w' chips, village salad, pita (not gluten free) & tzatziki

Chicken Skewers*
- 2 PcsA$27.00
Pork Skewers*
- 2 PcsA$31.00
Lamb Skewers*
- 2 PcsA$34.00
Mixed Skewers*
- 3 Pcs (1 of Ea.)A$37.00
Bifteki*
- 3 PcsA$29.00

Platters

for 2 or more

Meat Platter
Lamb & chicken gyros from the spit, lamb cutlets, bifteki (no beef option available), pork (no pork option available) skewers served w' village salad, chips, tzatziki & pita
- For TwoA$90.00
- For ThreeA$125.00
Seafood Platter
chargrilled prawns, crispy calamari, grilled fish, grilled scallops, moreton bay bugs, pickled octopus, served w' rosemary potatoes, rocket salad, chef's selection of sauces
- For TwoA$120.00
- For ThreeA$170.00
Mixed Grill
chicken skewers, pork (No Pork Option available) skewers, bifteki (No Beef Option available), lamb cutlets served w' village salad, chips, tzatziki & pita(not gluten free)
- For TwoA$80.00
- For ThreeA$110.00

Meat From the Spit

Chicken Gyros*A$31.00
Lamb / Mixed Gyros*A$44.00

Signature Dishes

Mousakka*A$29.00
layered eggplant, beef, potatoes & béchamel sauce served w' choice of chips or salad
YemistaA$24.00
stuffed capsicum & tomato, rice, herbs, currants & pine nuts
Chicken & Mushroom PastaA$28.00
portobello mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, pesto, touch of cream
Vegetarian Pasta*A$28.00
zucchini, peas, feta, mint, garlic & olive oil
Seafood Pasta*A$38.00
prawns, mussels, calamari, scallops, housemade napoli, garlic & chilli

Traditional Tapsi

served w' chips, tzatziki, village salad & pita (not Gluten Free); swap normal pita to gluten free or garlic pita for extra charge

Lamb GyrosA$32.00
Mixed GyrosA$32.00
Chicken GyrosA$28.00
FalafelsA$24.00
Grilled HalloumiA$28.00

Vegetables & Salads

Sautéed Broccolini*A$14.00
garlic confit, lemon, olive oil
Grains SaladA$18.00
buckwheat, freekeh, lentils, sunflower seeds, cauliflower rice, apricot, dates, tahini, lemon & honey dressing
Lemoni Patates*A$12.00
herbs, mustard, olive oil, parsley
Chips with Feta*A$12.00
seasoned w' feta, parsley, oregano & salt served w' aioli
Greek Salad*A$15.00
cucumber, tomato, olive, onions, capsicum & feta
Village Salad*A$15.00
iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olive, onions & feta
Beetroot SaladA$18.00
wild rocket, roasted beetroot, parmesan cheese & walnut dressing
Greek Slaw*A$12.00
multi-colour cabbage, carrot, vinegar, olive oil

For Kids

under 10 yo

Chicken Nuggets & Chips*A$14.00
6 pcs. chicken nuggets served w' chips & tomato sauce
Calamari & Chips*A$17.00
crispy calamari served w' chips & tomato sauce
Kids Gyros Plate*A$15.00
chicken gyros served w' chips, pita & tomato sauce

Sides

SauceA$1.00
tomato, chilli, sweet chilli, bbq, mustard, sriracha, aioli
Side DipsA$5.00
hommus, spicy feta, tarama, eggplant, beetroot

Dessert

Dessert PlateA$24.00
baklava, galaktouboureko, loukoumades, vanilla ice cream
RizogaloA$15.00
vanilla & cardamom rice pudding w' dried fruit compote
BaklavaA$15.00
served w' pistachio gelato & macerated strawberries
Sticky Date PuddingA$15.00
butterscotch sauce
GalaktoubourekoA$14.00
cinnamon, rose petals, served w' pistachio gelato

Loukoumades (8 Pcs.)

Sugar & CinnamonA$12.00
Honey, Walnuts & CinnamonA$14.00
NutellaA$14.00

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Andrew
Melbourne
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall1food3service1ambience4
Given a short time to eat and then told next sitting was ready. Didn’t even get asked for desert or another drink. Service zero, totally disapointed
C
Carmel
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful and fresh food, great atmosphere and lovely staff - Will definitely go back.
KD
KarenD
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My first impression was YAY! The restaurant was very busy, which is always a good sign, this also made it fairly noisy (but it didn't really matter). There was a great deal of food & drink choices and what we ate & drank was awesome. Prices were ok, but that always depends on your own personal income & budget. I will definitely be going back to try the bottomless brunch!
JM
JoshM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
The food was fantastic. Maybe a tad pricey but definitely worth it. The atmosphere was nice and you have a wonderful view of Flinders Street Station from the window. My only gripe was the service wasn't great. The waitress was lovely but there simply wasn't enough staff. We waited 30 minutes for someone to collect our plates after we were finished. Overall I really enjoyed this place and would definitely recommend it.
N
Nimmy
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Good food and meat for two fed 3 people. We will come back agan.
VH
VasilikiH
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the bottomless brunch and it was delicious. All the meats were super soft and tasty. The alcohol was a hit too 😉
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience2
Table not ready although we were 15 mins late. Table was squeezed into a corner barely room to sit down. Seafood platter. Fish dry, octopus was rock hard.
C
Concertgoer
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious food, good service by very pleasant staff. Great view out over the river especially appreciated by our country guests. Noise level a bit high, making conversation a little difficult at times.
CB
CarolB
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Meet was delicious and a lot of it. Overall a great experience
FH
FionaH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The food was delicious but the serving size was very small. We ordered the $120 seafood platter but it was not value for money and left us hungry. We ordered a serving of chips to fill up. I had eaten there before and was left disappointed.
BO
BenjaminO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Greek you will eat. Great location and the service is exceptional
FA
FionaA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Convenient location overlooking the river and I love the gluten free options
JB
JaneB
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Busy restaurant. Nice staff. Floor messy with food. Service struggled.
JV
JesseV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even though busy, fantastic service and food which made for a very happy dinner with the family
A
Aussie
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
The food was really good. However, we had to wait around 45 minutes because the waiter forgot transfer our order to the kitchen. Also we asked lukumades dessert that's is supposed to have 8 balls but we received 7. To conclude, we asked for an additional bottle with water and again we have to wait more than 15 minutes for it and never receive it, so we decide to leave without drinking the water. Most attention should have been put in the customers service.
M
Madelin
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and great service. Will be coming back in the future
JK
JillK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
There's nowhere better for dinner before the show - they even have a special menu. Greek music on a Saturday night is fab. Last night I was even offered a shot of ouzo, gratis. 😊😊
CR
CraigR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exactly what we were looking for. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Looking forward to returning. Thanks again
PM
PatM
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of only a few venues open on a Monday evening at present, Yassas was an oasis on Southbank. Our group of 4 enjoyed the fine food and good service following an early evening concert. Well worth future visits.
SB
StuartB
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. Great place to take the family and have an awesome meal that caters for adults and children
JW
JessicaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We did the bottomless lunch. From the start to finish the staff were friendly, helpful and very attentive. Food was fresh and delicious and the drinks were offered and a great pace, Have been telling all friends they must try.
MN
MartinN
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
Food was good, service poor. To deliver entree and main courses at the same time spoilt the whole evening. We will not return and not recommend the restaurant to friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience2
Overall the food was tasteless and cold! Chips soggy, hard to find the zucchini in the fritters, meat balls lacking in flavour every thing else so disappointing. We didn’t have a main, maybe they are more authentic.
DB
DavidB
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had to wait in reception before being shown to our table and then again before we could pay our bill. Spoilt an otherwise lovely evening with good food and good service.
VC
VickiC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
I wouldn’t recommend the Bottomless package, definitely wasn’t worth $140 for two and only two drinks! We gave up with the lack of service and left half an hour early.
RB
RachB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time coming here, and it is an amazing time. Love the food and friendly staff
P
Pete
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Food tasty but simple. Service quick, but too quick. Rapidly pressurised into tow set meals which arrived immediately.
RH
RochelleH
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was outstanding, our waiter gave excellent guidance of the food choices, in particular the right amount.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing. He assisted us with the menu and was just gorgeous the whole night. Would go again definitely
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
Was an ordinary experience. For a 5 person Mother’s Day lunch, we were firstly delayed to be seated by a good 15mins. We had ordered a bottomless brunch and although the drinks were coming, the food served was no where near enough to feed 5 adults. We had to order another meat platter and I was absolutely not impressed when I had to pay for the additional meat platter on top of the prepaid price prior to booking. It would be foolish for me to return back.
M
Monroe511
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious traditional greek food. Large portions (standard greek portions) so great value for money. You definitely won't leave hungry. Attentive service. Great atmosphere with traditional greek music being played..just a little loud if your having a conversation. 100% would recommend and will be returning
GT
GeorgeT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Will definitely be back as the service and food were great!
DC
DanielaC
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Great atmosphere. Food could have been a bit nicer but hopefully it was just a day they were too busy.
J
Jess
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
Was not happy with my experience at all! Food was way over priced for the amount we received! The pork skewers were still raw, the shaved meat was black / charcoal and just overall would be the worst Greek restaurant I have ever been too! Been told good things about this place, but unfortunately couldn’t disagree more! $800 for 8 people to leave hungry? Will never be returning!
RM
RossM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Unfortunately did not live up to the reviews we read before we went Service was good but food was mediocre.
PM
PaulaM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Food and waiting staff all very good. We had some issues with cancellation policy initially after some of our party could not attend because of illness. Management style not in keeping with the easygoing philoxeni and hospitality Greek establishments are generally well known for, but eventually resolved.
SM
SteveM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Enjoyable Greek food, seems authentic, would happily return.
D
Davo
Sunshine Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and authentic Greek food with nice views.
YA
YvonneA
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, fabulous spot along the river and great service.
DG
DesiG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. Quick service and they were generous servings. We loved the Greek band and even got up for a dance. Highly recommended

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0481 997 779.

YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank is rated 4.1 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

YASSAS The Greek Way - Southbank does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.